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Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,855

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $18,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,037

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $18,406

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015201520152015
ModelMaximaM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimSVML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,120 $49,800 $48,300 $62,900 $98,400
Base Invoice $32,163 $46,314 $44,919 $58,497 $91,512
Premium Package 3,300        
Tech Package 1,850        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 235 310 310    
Rear spoiler 375        
Floor mats 195        
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390 1,390  
Premium 1 Package   4,030 4,030    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720  
Proximity key   650 650    
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620    
Heated steering wheel   225 225 225  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570 570 570  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   790 790 790  
Premium Package 2,862        
Tech Package 1,605        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 183 288 288    
Rear spoiler 298        
Floor mats 146        
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293 1,293  
Premium 1 Package   3,748 3,748    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670  
Proximity key   605 605    
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507    
Heated steering wheel   209 209 209  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530 530 530  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   735 735 735  
Options (change) 5,955 11,395 11,395 4,785 1,090
Options (change) 5,094 10,599 10,599 4,451 1,014
Destination 780 925 925 925 925
Total Price $41,855 $62,120 $60,620 $68,610 $100,415
Total Invoice $38,037 $57,838 $56,443 $63,873 $93,451

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,270
Model Year20122015201520152015
ModelMaximaM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimSVML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6200hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$41,855$62,120$60,620$68,610$100,415
Adjustments for Features0-5,940-4,240-6,890-11,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,855$56,180$56,380$61,720$88,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200$5,540$32,595
Total Invoice$38,037$57,838$56,443$63,873$93,451
Adjustments for Features0-5,531-3,948-6,414-10,833
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,037$52,307$52,495$57,459$82,618
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$188$5,152$30,311

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20122015201520152015
ModelMaximaM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimSVML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
AWD $1700 $1700$1700
RWD  $0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row    $75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40$40
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Cargo mat$40    
Cargo net$40    
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0$0 
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Chronometer    $100
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150    
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$2,930$8,870$7,170$9,820$14,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,940$4,240$6,890$11,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,531-3,948-6,414-10,833

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20122015
ModelMaximaM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in114.8 in
Length190.6 in189.1 in
Width73.2 in75.2 in
Height57.8 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.271.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested205583%
Total Not Requested41517%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested785100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC

Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested10040%
Total Not Requested15060%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested176585%
Total Not Requested30015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested10040%
Total Not Requested15060%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested176585%
Total Not Requested30015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML400

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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